What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Estimator position at MW Builders?
Work hard. Have fun.
At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we've got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn't just a great place to start your career - it's a great place to watch it advance for years to come.
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Nature of Work
Provides and coordinates complete estimating services for project pursuits as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Takes active role in bid strategy throughout pursuit plan and proposal kickoff meetings for assigned projects
- Compile, gain approval for, and carry out estimating project approach; implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates
- Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments
- Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting
- Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners
- Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
- Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information
- Ensures scopes of work are properly and accurately quantified for all bids and budgets
- Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
- Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
- Utilize and assist in updating estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures
- Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions / solutions
- Manages relationships with clients within ongoing assignments and as opportunities present
- Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
- Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to cost estimates
- Participates in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFPs and RFQs
- Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization
In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following :
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Physicals Demands & Working Environment
Cerris and our group of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO / AA / M / F / D / V / VEVRAA
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